He is, but he's also got one foot in the bball grave. With or without Nash, NY doesn't have nearly enough to win it all.
I never thought I'd ever watch MSG Network which all the Knicks games are broadcasted on, but I've tuned in ever since Linsanity. I gotta say that even though it was the Cavs tonight, he played lights out, especially keying the 2nd half comeback. What's crazy is coming out of college he was seen as more of a combo guard. Yet, you can visibly see the improvement in his passing ability and vision. He really made some sick passes tonight, especially the Steve Nash like bounce pass from the 3 pt line and the half court alley oop to Shumpert. You can tell everytime he scores, assists, he sends the Knicks and MSG into a frenzy. He's a one man catalyst.
I don't think he outplayed Irving but Lin did more to help his team win in the end. Can't blame Irving his team sucks.